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Patuxay Monument in Vientiane Capital to Get Makeover

Patuxai Monument in Vientiane Capital Gets MakeoverPatuxai Monument in Vientiane Capital Gets Makeover
Patuxay Monument in the evening. ( Photo : Freepik )

The Vientiane City Office for Management and Services (VCOMS) has issued a notice informing the public regarding the closure and renovation of Patuxay Monument in Vientiane Capital from 1 June.

Telecoming attends Telecoms World Middle East consolidating its expansion in the region

The company will share its sportech proposal in the region for the coming years to different stakeholders and partners

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – EQS Newswire – 22 May 2023 – The company operates in the MEA monetization technology market offering Direct Carrier Billing since 2020; in the GCC Arab states, the adoption of smartphones will reach 94% in 2025, being one of the main 5G markets worldwide.

Telecoming, an international sportech company specialized in developing and distributing mobile experiences, will attend the 2023 edition of Telecoms World Middle East, that will take place on May 30 and 31 in Dubai. During the meeting, the company will share its sportech proposal in the region for the coming years to different stakeholders and partners.

Telecom World Middle East is considered one of the largest professional meeting points of mobile technologies, digital transformation and large telecommunications companies.

As part of the program of activities during the event, Telecoming will participate in the panel discussion ‘Redefining the customer experience: Investing and leveraging mobile, AI, ML and data’ with the contribution of Patricia Peiró Hergueta, Chief Strategy Officer. Likewise, the CSO of Telecoming will make a presentation on ‘Generation Z as the main driver of growth for telcos’.

Telecoming has been operating in the Middle East monetization technology market, offering Direct Carrier Billing since 2020. This geographic area is among the ones with the greatest interest in sports, where the company can offer its services through mobile devices.

Ali Karaosman, MEA Regional Director at Telecoming, states that “the Middle East market presents great business opportunities for the mobile industry. Thanks to the high interest of its citizens in sports, we see a fantastic occasion for clubs that want to monetize their mobile fanbase. We are already working with internationally renowned properties to boost their position in the region through alliances with local telcos.”

According to data from the GSMA, in the GCC Arab states smartphone adoption will reach 94% by 2025. This geographical area will also be among the top 5G markets worldwide.

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About Telecoming

Telecoming is a sportech company specializing in developing and distributing mobile experiences for sports and entertainment. The firm has been deploying monetization technologies in partnership with telcos since 2008. Telecoming is currently present in 27 countries. Its portfolio includes the official licenses of the leading soccer clubs in Europe and Africa, as well as the main competitions of 13 sports disciplines. Leader in the digital content economy since its foundation, the company has been recognized by the London Stock Exchange as one of Europe’s most inspiring organizations. In addition, it is one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, according to Morningstar’s 5000 Inc. ranking. For more information, please visit:

$30K cash prize up for grabs at Taiwan Creative Content Festival 2023

TCCF 2023 PITCHING is now open to international entrants, inviting film and TV makers to pitch for the chance to win a $30,000 USD cash prize, and additional funding opportunities worth up to $300,000 USD.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 22 May 2023 – Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) is opening its PITCHING program to international entrants. The program invites film and TV makers to pitch their development stage projects for the chance to win a $30,000 USD cash prize, and access to funding opportunities from the event’s organizer, Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA).

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The PITCHING program is TCCF’s best channel for directors, producers, screenwriters, and investors to network and share ideas. “We want to create more opportunities for in-development projects to secure funding,” explains Izero Lee, CEO of TAICCA. “Our goal is to create the biggest and most diverse pitching program in Asia.”

TCCF 2023 PITCHING consists of two sections, Story to Screen, and Project to Screen. International entrants are invited to enter the Project to Screen section, which has four categories; Feature Films, Series, Animation (features and series), and Documentary (features and series).

All entries will be subject to a selection stage, led by a panel of international judges. All Selected Projects will be eligible to apply for TAICCA Funding. One outstanding project, chosen by international investors on the Project to Screen pitching days, will win the TCCF Award for Best Project, and the $30,000 USD cash prize.

Entries will be accepted from June 1 to July 31. A fee of $1,000 TWD (approx. $33 USD) will be charged for each entry, and there will be no limit on the number of projects that each individual entrant can submit. Selected projects will be announced in September, and the Project to Screen pitching days will take place between November 7 and 10.

  • June 1: Call for entries open;
  • July 31: Call for entries close;
  • September: Selected projects announcement;
  • November 7-10: Pitching days.

An accommodation subsidy will be offered to all international entrants of selected projects, during the pitching days in Taipei.

TAICCA Funding Opportunities

All selected projects will be eligible to apply for up to $300,000 USD in funding from TAICCA, through Taiwan’s International Co-funding Program (TICP), and the Creative Content Development Program (CCDP).

In order to secure eligibility for these programs, entrants are required to incorporate Taiwan Elements in their projects. According to the TICP guidelines, these can refer to the main crew, story setting, language, main cast, shooting location, production crew, or post-production. Meanwhile, according to the CCDP guidelines, they can refer to the adaptation from texts, story concepts, creative team, character setting, animation art and design, or animation special effects production.

TICP-funded projects are already creating waves at A-list film festivals around the world. The Settlers by Chilean director Felipe Gálvez, and Tiger Stripes by Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu, were selected for screenings at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Last year, For My Country by French director Rachid Hami, and The Last Queen, co-directed by Algerian director-actress Adila Bendimerad and French-Algerian director Damien Ounouri, were screened at the Venice Film Festival.

“Taiwan values diversity and freedom,” said Izero Lee, CEO of TAICCA, during a Spotlight Asia event at this year’s Marché du Film. “I would like to invite production teams from around the world to take advantage of the resources and opportunities provided by Taiwan’s film industry. We believe that through cooperation and mutual respect, we can achieve great things together and create more outstanding films.”

TCCF 2023

TCCF is a key B2B content marketplace that draws international professionals to Taiwan. It promotes creative content, while connecting projects, and proposals with buyers, and investors. Through pitching sessions and content showcases, TCCF aims to drive collaboration between homegrown, and foreign talents.

TCCF 2023 will take place at Taipei’s Songshan Cultural and Creative Park, from November 7 to 12. TCCF 2023 PITCHING will be staged in the first four days, from November 7 to 10. Tickets will be available for purchase from September.

Hashtag: #TAICCA

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Thai PM Seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing for Pha Khao Ma

Thai PM Seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Listing for Pha Khao Ma
Gen Prayuth with multiple Pha Khao Ma cloths wrapped around his body (photo: Khaosod)

The Thai government is planning to register the loincloth or “Pha khao ma” as an intangible cultural heritage item with UNESCO to promote Thai culture globally, a government official said on Sunday.

Empowering Clients in ESG Compliance: Crowe Singapore, Donaldson & Burkinshaw and NUS Centre for Governance and Sustainability Forge New Partnership

  • A strategic response to the escalating importance of ESG regulations in Singapore and around the globe, the partnership equips corporates with the knowledge and resources to navigate the increasingly complex ESG regulatory landscape with confidence.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 22 May 2023 – Crowe Singapore is pleased to announce a dynamic partnership with Donaldson & Burkinshaw and the National University of Singapore’s Centre for Governance and Sustainability. This collaboration is a strategic response to the escalating importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations in Singapore and around the globe.

The MOU signing ceremony took place on Friday, 19 May 2023 at Donaldson & Burkinshaw's office. (From second left) Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the National University of Singapore Centre for Governance and Sustainability, Mr. Linus Ng Siew Hong, Partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw and Mr. Chia Shu Siang, Head of Sustainability & Climate Change at Crowe Singapore signed the MOU. Ms. Gooi Chi Duan, Partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw (left) and Mr. Alfred Cheong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Crowe Singapore (right) witnessed the signing ceremony.
The MOU signing ceremony took place on Friday, 19 May 2023 at Donaldson & Burkinshaw’s office. (From second left) Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the National University of Singapore Centre for Governance and Sustainability, Mr. Linus Ng Siew Hong, Partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw and Mr. Chia Shu Siang, Head of Sustainability & Climate Change at Crowe Singapore signed the MOU. Ms. Gooi Chi Duan, Partner at Donaldson & Burkinshaw (left) and Mr. Alfred Cheong, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Crowe Singapore (right) witnessed the signing ceremony.

The aim of this strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to arm clients with the knowledge and resources required to navigate the increasingly complex ESG regulatory landscape with confidence. We recognise the challenges these regulations present to clients, and this partnership is a proactive step to offer robust and comprehensive ESG solutions.

Our combined expertise will foster knowledge creation and sharing through collaborative research, publications, and internationally-oriented events. These activities aim to provide clients with timely updates on ESG trends to help them stay ahead of regulatory shifts and seize emerging opportunities in Singapore and the region, enabling them to gain critical insights of their operating environment, infrastructure, and processes.

Additionally, this MOU will extend our network – connecting clients to an international array of experts, advisors, and contacts in fostering a global understanding of those relevant ESG issues which they face, and the impact such issues have on their operations.

At Crowe Singapore, we are committed to helping clients navigate their ESG journey with confidence. This collaboration reinforces our dedication to serving as a trusted partner in an increasingly regulated and sustainability-focused business environment. We look forward to working with our partners and clients to create impactful ESG solutions.

Hashtag: #CroweSingapore

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Crowe Singapore

A member of Crowe Global, a top 10 global accounting network, Crowe Singapore is a full-fledged professional services firm that provides audit, advisory, tax, outsourcing and fund administration solutions to a diverse and international clientele including public-listed entities, multinational corporations and financial institutions. Through its core values of caring, sharing, investing and growing, Crowe Singapore holds itself to high standards of integrity and excellence, always striving to provide services that pay attention to its clients’ vision, strategy and goals. It aims to be long-term trusted advisors to its clients.

Asia-Pacific Countries Adopt 10 UN Resolutions to Combat Climate Change

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ESCAP (left). ( Photo:  ESCAP/Cory Wright).

Governments from across Asia and the Pacific endorsed a UN resolution on Friday to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impact to protect the planet and its people.

President of Laos to Attend “Future of Asia” Conference in Japan

Lao President to Attend “Future of Asia” Conference in Japan
President Thongloun Sisoulith is seen during an ASEAN leaders summit in Bangkok, Thailand, 2019.

President Thongloun Sisoulith will attend the Future of Asia Conference in Tokyo, Japan which is being held under the slogan, “Leveraging Asia’s Power to Confront Global Challenges” from 25-26 May.

AGenius – An Investor Portal Achieves New Milestone with Over 200 Private Funds user and introduce a new E-KYC feature

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 22 May 2023 – AGenius, the leading AI-powered investor portal, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching over 200 private funds on its platform. The portal acts as an information hub to connect fund managers, investors, fund administrators, and all related parties, enabling them to manage the fund onboarding process, KYC and investment funds effectively and efficiently.

AGenius is equipped with interactive business intelligence dashboards, facilitating dynamic workflows and boosting reporting capabilities, empowering its users to cope with the demanding investment markets. With this achievement, AGenius has shown that it is a trusted and reliable platform for both fund managers and investors worldwide. In addition to its online subscription feature, AGenius has launched a new feature, E-KYC.

The E-KYC process and verification will begin once the investor’s KYC documents are uploaded with a simple step. AGenius has the direct access to Company registry in over 120+ locations in the world and also integrate with world class AML screening provider. By this new feature, AGenius serves not only individual investors but also insitutional investors. This new feature streamlines the onboarding process, making it faster and more efficient for investors.

“Our milestone achievement of over 200 private funds on our platform is a testament to our commitment to providing investors with a reliable and efficient investment portal. With our innovative features such as E-KYC, we are committed to continually improving the user experience for our investors.” said Mr. Edward Yum who invented AGenius.

Subscribing to private funds can be complicated, with application documents that can run into about hundred of pages and take up a lot of time and effort to complete. Edward Yum added “Our team found that the document processing steps were very time-consuming. Many data had to be repeatedly filled out, which increased the chances of human errors and slowed down the efficiency of the entire subscription process.”

Therefore, AGenius’s team began researching and utilizing AI to simplify the entire subscription process. After the team’s persistent efforts, they successfully developed their own online fund subscription platform called AGenius.

AGenius is also expanding its market presence to Singapore, providing investors and fund mangers in the region with a better onsite support, including clients like private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. AGenius expansion into Singapore is part of its vision to become the go-to investment portal for investors worldwide.

With its state-of-the-art technology, user-friendly interface, exceptional compliance team and customer service, AGenius is transforming the investment industry, providing investors with greater transparency, flexibility, and security. Investors can expect more exciting features and investment opportunities in the future from AGenius.

Hashtag: #AGenius

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